The Tesla Model 3 is the brand’s cheapest electric vehicle (EV) offered only as a sedan, but what if there were other body styles? That’s exactly what Theophilus Chin did by creating renderings of the Model 3 in wagon and hatchback form.
Among them, the front of the hatchback has been tweaked to incorporate a sporty trim at the base of the bumper, which also has special creases right in front of the new wheels. The rear has a more rakish window leading to a slight spoiler, with taillights extending further into the rear door. The lower fender also has a dedicated license plate holder and asymmetrical black trim.
As for the wagon version, the front end remains the same as the regular Model 3 Highland but has an extended roof to increase cargo space. This ends in a more upright rear end that features the Model 3’s C-shaped taillights adjusted to fit the revised shape. Based on these renderings, which of the Model 3’s two alternative (and imaginary) body styles do you think looks best? Sound off in the comments below.
To us, the hatchback looks quite interesting and could herald a more affordable Tesla model, which is in the company’s future product roadmap – possibly a Model 3 hatchback with a smaller battery and (maybe size)?
At this time, Tesla’s S3XY product line is either a sedan (Model S and Model 3) or crossover (Model X and Model Y), while the fifth product is the Cybertruck. Rumors of a more affordable Tesla hatchback than the Model 3 have been floating around for a while, though the company hasn’t revealed much beyond that information. The upcoming cars will not be produced under the “out of the box” production strategy as originally plannedwhich will instead use the existing production line and share aspects with the current platform.
For those unfamiliar, the “unboxing” process is no longer about taking a car down a traditional assembly line, where parts are added at various stations. Instead, different parts of the vehicle are assembled at the same time in dedicated areas of the factory before these sub-components are brought together to reduce production costs and the space required.
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